[Aerial view of demilitarized Japanese bomber and other aircraft]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_445SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 3, Folder 3CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionOblique aerial photograph of a demilitarized Japanese bomber (right, with crosses) and other aircraft at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, August 25, 1945. The caption notes that the bomber, either "Bataan 1" or "Bataan 2," transported peace emissaries.

Caption on album page: "Plane with crosses is one that flew peace emissaries to meet with MacArthur in Manila."

Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.Creation Date1945-08-25SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaAirplanes, MilitaryYokosuka Naval Base (Japan)PlaceYokosuka-shi (Japan)JapanExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 10 x 8 inLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsaerial photographsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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